The following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website www.lewisandedwards.co.uk (the “Site”) and the services provided by Lewis & Edwards Partnership Limited, otherwise trading as Lewis & Edwards Co (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a recruitment agency registered in England & Wales (Company Number: 15871014). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. Introduction

1.1 Services Provided

We provide recruitment services on a permanent basis to employers within the corporate space. Our services include, but are not limited to, assisting employers in sourcing qualified candidates for their job openings, while supporting candidates in their search for employment. We operate on both a contingency and retained basis.

1.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our services or access the Site. By using the Site, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

1.3 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated Terms will take effect from the date of posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about any changes.

2. Use of the Site

2.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Site, such as applying for jobs or submitting a CV/brief, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update it as necessary.

2.2 User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Post, upload, or transmit any unlawful, harmful, or offensive content.
  • Attempt to interfere with the functioning of the Site or gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or our systems.

2.3 Availability of the Site

While we strive to ensure that the Site is available at all times, we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We may suspend or restrict access to the Site for maintenance or other reasons.

3. Recruitment Services

3.1 Job Seekers

Our recruitment services are provided free of charge to job seekers. By submitting your personal information, CV, or application for a job, you grant us permission to share your data with potential employers. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

3.2 Employers

If you are an employer, by using our services, you agree to provide accurate and truthful job descriptions, requirements, and other necessary information for best practice recruitment. You acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the suitability of any candidate or the success of any recruitment process (tentative to retained model).

3.3 No Guarantee of Employment

We do not guarantee that any job seeker will secure employment through our services, nor do we guarantee that any employer will find the ideal candidate. The final decision to hire a candidate is made solely by the employer and subject to retained model recruitment.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content, materials, and intellectual property on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by Lewis & Edwards Partnership Limited or its licensors and are protected by UK and international copyright laws.

4.2 License to Use the Site

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal and non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

4.3 Restrictions

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the Site without our prior written consent.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

5.1 Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. For detailed information on how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5.2 Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

5.3 Third-Party Services

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in providing recruitment services. Any third-party service providers will be required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Warranty

The Site and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lewis & Edwards Partnership Limited and its affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or the services we provide, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of income, or any other damage.

6.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lewis & Edwards Partnership Limited from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

8.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, we encourage you to contact us to resolve the matter informally. If a resolution cannot be reached, any legal action will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if you violate these Terms or for any other reason, at our sole discretion. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease, and you must immediately stop using the Site.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions or any other aspect of our services, please contact us at:

Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX